Scribe Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Invincible. Indomitable. Indestructible? Untouchable. That’s what the press told me. That’s what the fans told me. That’s what I believed. But you know what they say. Don’t believe everything people tell you. I did, and it cost me more than you can possibly imagine. Where it started is irrelevant. Where it went wrong? Well. It went wrong. That’s all you need to know, isn’t it? Where did it end? Here. When did it end? Today. It is still raw. I am still raw. It is a long story with a short ending. So do I give you the long story, or the short one? The good… or the bad? The joy… or the pain? The highs… or the lows? Or just the one low? The very, very low, low. The only important emotion. The one I feel now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 I suppose my story is unimportant to a certain extent. It is my nemesis that instigated events. Happiness is a function of knowledge. It is often said that those who are ignorant, the ill-informed amongst us, are blissfully unaware. They are pleased with their lot, whereas the deep thinkers and intelligent are anxious worriers that trouble and agonise over the what-ifs and maybes. I was ill-informed. I was ignorant. If only I was a worrier; I may have had a chance. I never saw it coming. When he said he wanted my job I laughed. I actually laughed. Out loud. Like some idiotic child in a chat room. LOL indeed. I am not laughing now. I had gained promotion in my first season in charge. Then a top six place followed. Then Europe. Then three straight titles. The stuff of dreams. I dreamed too. Time for a pat on the back I thought. Wrong. Time for a reward for my hard work I thought. Incorrect. A stadium in my name? Perhaps not, but time for a new contract I thought. I was way off the mark. To take a midtable first division side into the top flight is something any manager can do with a bit of luck. To stay there takes an extra rub of the green, but people might sit up and pay attention. To get to Europe? Ok, this guy is good they say. To win the league again and again and again? He must have something special. They tell you that and you start to believe it yourself. But then he comes along. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Ibrahimovic Declares Interest in Dunfermline Job 31st January 2018 There was surprise in Scotland last night as former Swedish international striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic threw his hat into the ring for role as manager of league champions Dunfermline Atheltic. Despite current incumbent Clifton Stevenson having just five months left on his three year contract, it is not thought that the Swede is a realistic candidate for the role. Ibrahimovic, who retired from football two years ago, has no experience in management. Furthermore, it is thought that negotiations are well underway for Stevenson to extend his stay at East End Park. The prospect of being replaced by a completely inexperienced manager was laughable. I had nothing to worry about. I was Clifton Stevenson. I was invincible. I was indomitable. I was indestructible. I was untouchable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Official Club Statement Dunfermline Athletic Football Club Ltd. 10th February 2018 Ibrahimovic Appointed Dunfermline Manager It is with great delight that the club announces the appointment of former Swedish international striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic as manager of Dunfermline Athletic on a long-term contract The chairman would like to go on record as thanking the efforts of previous manager Clifton Stevenson for his efforts in establishing Dunfermline as one of the top teams in Scotland, but the board now feel the time is right to bring in a new manager to take the club to the next level. I am Clifton Stevenson I was invincible. I was indomitable. I was indestructible. I was untouchable. I was wrong THE END Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenthreeleader Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Congratulations. In just four posts you may have penned the short story of the year. A wonderfully blunt style of writing. Truly, truly, well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Great short story, w/p. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoehrst Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 That was phenomenal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
salkster2102 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Absolutely amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperk1 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Certainly blunt and very poetic, in my opinion. A very good read - Short Story of the Year candidate in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Thanks very much people. Shame I had to get sacked for it to happen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboJen Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I really liked that. Completely different to anything I've read on here before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Xenon- Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Very original, and enjoyable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swagat sinha Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Very good indeed. The title is perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtic_1967 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I just wanted to say Bravo! it seems however that due to a stupid 10 character rule I've had to pad the post out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxonaitor Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Brilliant! Thats really all I can say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mametz1536 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Excellent. Very original and inspired. I agree with Viperk it has a real feel of the poetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDave Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Wow. Great stuff, love the style, and quite a closure after just a handful of posts. Well done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Junior Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Outstanding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panpardus Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Great story Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mista T Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Amazing. Very good example of short story writing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 This needs to be published. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4G1C1977 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 great, well written short story, i feel your pain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthazars Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Wow, a most excellent short story and very well written. I really like the style you've gone for here, as I sometimes write like that myself in my personal blog. Very enjoyable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Perfect-Fm'er! Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Not read many short stories so unsure of the standard but this was fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malky Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Really good m8 enjoyed the read Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Havok Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Excellent. That's all I can say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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